Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines - ARC

03/16/2026

A California physical therapist had to cross state lines just to practice.

Dr. Jenny Moe is a highly trained and talented animal physical therapist. At one point, she actually moved to the Nevada–California border so she could open her own practice in Nevada because their laws allow common-sense collaboration between veterinarians and physical therapists.

Her practice there was successful.

But her heart was in San Francisco.

So she made the difficult decision to move back to California… even though the regulatory framework here severely limits her ability to practice her profession.

Last week, Dr. Moe shared her story during testimony before the Joint Senate and Assembly Business, Professions & Economic Development Committees during the Sunset Review hearing of the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Her story highlights the bigger issue:

• Highly trained professionals want to serve California
• Veterinarians want to collaborate
• Animals need access to rehabilitation care

But outdated regulations continue to stand in the way.

California needs a clear legal pathway for licensed and qualified animal physical therapists to practice under veterinary referral or medical clearance.

Legislation is the solution…and we will keep pushing this conversation forward until we get things right. Modernization of the Practice Act is what is needed to catch up with the national standard.

🐾 Join the movement.
Follow and support the Animal Physical Therapy Coalition as we work to expand access to rehabilitation care for animals across California.

Animals shouldn’t lose access to care because the law hasn’t caught up with the times.

03/13/2026

I am honored to serve as the President of the Animal Physical Therapy Coalition where I represent Veterinarians, PTs, RVTs and animal welfare advocates.
We are a diverse, multi-stakeholder grassroots Coalition with a shared goal of increasing access to animal PT and breaking down the barriers that prevent qualified non-vet professionals from collaborating with veterinarians.

Had the chance to speak before the Joint (Senate and Assembly) Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development during the Physical Therapy Board of California’s Sunset Review Oversight Hearing earlier this week on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Listen in to hear what we are asking of the California State Legislature. We need their help to modernize our Practice Act so more animals can get the care they need.

Currently, licensed PTs who work on animals are in the legal category of an ‘unlicensed veterinary assistant’ requiring direct veterinary supervision.

Things need to change and I am doing everything I can to help right the wrong in Sacramento.

Join us and follow along!
Will be providing ‘calls to action’ so you can help BE.THE.CHANGE.

In it together for the animals and people who love them. 🫶🏼🙌🏼

11/27/2025

Well deserved honor for Sarah Aguilar at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Congrats Sarah!

Every Thanksgiving holiday, the 'Santa Barbara Independent' publishes a special Local Heroes section honoring some of the great people who make our county an exceptional place to live. It is a tradition that began 40 years ago, when the 'Independent' first began publishing. Since then, we have honored close to 800 people and organizations.⁠
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These Local Heroes have been our neighbors, our colleagues, our friends. Some have been in positions of prestige and power, but most have not. They share qualities of kindness, generosity, and courage, all going about the normal course of their daily lives, doing what they can to bring help and comfort to those they meet. Their actions remind us that we all are in this place together. We all belong here. We are all neighbors. ⁠
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It is with heartfelt appreciation and our great pleasure to honor the Local Heroes of 2025.⁠

Read more: https://www.independent.com/2025/11/25/local-heroes-2025/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Cover-Story&utm_content=Local-Heroes&utm_gen=utmdc
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📸: Ingrid Bostrom / Santa Barbara Independent⁠
🎨: Xavier Pererya

11/11/2025

Gotta say…I’m pretty fired up about this textbook chapter! This textbook is used widely around the world, so to have the opportunity to contribute as a co-author was quite an honor. The
digital version actually comes with links to educational video snippets that help visual learners, which is quite unique for a textbook.
It was a privilege to work my arse off on this inaugural chapter on neurorehabilitation for this new edition! 😅

Special thanks to Dr. Amie Hesbach and Dr. Samantha Wong, my fellow co-authors.
And of course to the editors of this grand piece of work, Dr. Chris Zink and Dr. Janet VanDyke.

Being alongside the expert authors in this textbook is truly a pinch-me moment. 🫶🏼

11/05/2025

PTs interested in working with animals?
Join us for a webinar on November 18th!

Join host Sasha Foster, PT, CCRT, with special guests Karen Atlas, PT, CCRT and Kirk Peck, PT, PhD, CSCS, CCRT, for the next session in the Animal PT Webinar Series. This discussion breaks down the often-intimidating licensing process and highlights how PTs can successfully navigate state regulation...

08/19/2025

UPDATE: Post has been edited because "Elaine" has been adopted! YAY!!

Still have 2 adorable Chihuahua (mix?) pups looking for their forever home.
Location: Santa Barbara
contact Jen

Well adjusted, sweet, playful, 10 week old Chi puppies.
2 available. 1 males 1 female.
Can Ben or Jerry join your family? 💜

Our family has been fostering these cutie pies. Its been fun giving them the solid start they need to life.
But they all need forever homes!
If you’re looking for a littles, please consider adopting instead of shopping. 🫶

07/22/2025

Save the date 805 friends!
Come support our local county animal shelter!
September 21st
Hope to see you there!

07/09/2025

These search and rescue dogs have a very special place in my heart. 💜
Now they are off to help Texas. 🙏🏼